Fitness Specialist

Baptist; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Jackson, Mississippi is seeking a personal trainer to provide exercise programs and assist with daily operations including customer service and fitness assessment. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology and be physically fit. Responsibilities include supervising clients during exercise and maintaining a safe environment. Specialized training or certifications such as BLS is preferred. This role is suitable for entry-level candidates aiming to meet client fitness needs and promote healthy lifestyles.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience preferred.
• Specialized training related to practice settings.
• Ability to communicate verbally with other professionals.

Responsibilities

• Supervise clients during exercise.
• Maintain a clean and efficient exercise environment.
• Develop fitness programs based on client needs.

Skills

Fitness assessment techniques

Communicating clearly and effectively

Supervisory skills

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology or similar

Tools

Basic computer literacy

Job description

Provides exercise programs. Assists with daily program operation including tours, enrolling participants, handling money, and customer service. Acts as a personal trainer for clients. Teaches proper exercise technique. Counsels clients based on fitness needs. Develops fitness programs based on client needs. Services include fitness assessment, exercise prescription, exercise supervision, and fitness class instruction. Work requires decision-making skills, emergency medical skills, supervisory skills, written and verbal communication skills. Incumbent should strive to be physically fit and live a healthy lifestyle to be a role model for the clients. Provides a caring relationship that facilitates health, and healing. Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Responsibilities

• Displays knowledge of fitness assessment techniques, acceptable fitness levels and exercise prescription.
• Provides direction and supervision of clients who are exercising.
• Meets educational needs of clients and community.
• Maintains an organized, safe, clean, and efficient exercise environment.
• Completes assgned administrative and accounting duties.
• Contributes to the development of staff and students.
• Completes assigned goals.

Specifications

Experience

1 year experience preferred. Entry level. 1 year experience.

Education

Skill in communicating clearly and effectively using standard English in written, oral and verbal format to achieve high productivity and efficiency. Skill to write legibly and record information accurately as necessary to perform job duties. Able to understand and prepare moderately complex written materials, such as client records. Ability to communicate verbally with other employees, physicians and other professionals. Specilaized training and/or certification related to practice setting. Completion of a BS degree in Exercise Physiology, Rehabilitation, or similar program.

Training

Training preferred. Arthritis Foundation Certification, ANA Rehab Certification, CSCS Certification, MES Certification, or APTA Rehab Certification.

Special Skills

Basic computer literacy skills.

Licensure

BLS certification within 14 days of hire date

Reporting Relationships

Does this position formally supervise employees? If set to YES, then this position has the authority (delegated) to hire, terminate, discipline, promote or effectively recommend such to manager.